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Helen Skelton reveals hilarious insight into parenting her young son

The Countryfile star is a mum-of-three


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Matthew Moore
Online News Writer & Diversity and Inclusion Lead
On 25 March 2022
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As a mum-of-three, Helen Skelton must sometimes feel rushed off her feet, but she also enjoys plenty of incredible moments.

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On Friday, she shared with her fans an insight into her world, as she posted a photo of eldest son Ernie monkeying around inside the family car. The six-year-old had pulled off an impressive feat of acrobatics as he hung upside down in the car, using the roof handles to steady himself. In utter disbelief, Helen captioned the image: "Ever wonder what it's like to have a little boy??"

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Alongside Ernie, the presenter is also a mum to four-year-old Louis and Elsie, who is just three months old.

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Although she may have her hands full with her sons, it sounds like baby Elsie isn't giving her any issues… at the moment.

Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the Countryfile star shared an adorable picture, showing her kissing baby Elsie's head and captioned it: "Toughest of the three to carry… easiest one earth side."

Jokingly revealing her fears for the future, she added: "Am sure you will make up for it when you're a teenager. #babygirl."

helen skelton son upside down© Photo: Instagram

Helen was in disbelief

Fans rushed to comment on the sweet snap, with many complimenting the "beautiful picture".

Others wondered when Helen will be returning to work. "When are you back on TV, we miss you," wrote one.

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Another complimented her glowing appearance. "You look fab, would you mind sharing what foundation you use, your skin is lovely. Thanks."

Just last week, the 39-year-old marked Elsie's ten-week birthday with another adorable picture, this time showing the proud mum lifting her tiny little girl up with Elsie doing the biggest yawn!

helen skelton elsie day out© Photo: Instagram

Elsie hasn't given her any trouble... yet!

"Ten weeks of you #babygirl," Helen wrote, adding three red love hearts.

Helen, 38 and England rugby league star Richie, 31, have been happily married since December 2013 and are also parents to sons Ernie, six, and four-year-old Louis. Little Elsie joined their family on 28 December.

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In an exclusive interview with HELLO! following the birth, Helen revealed her sons had had a say in choosing their sister's name. "The boys loved the name Elsie as it has an E and an L at the beginning," she shared.

"We were always going to have Kate as a middle name after my cousin, who sadly passed away when we were in our 20s. I was really close to her; she was a scientist and crazy cool."

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